Join seasoned boxmaker, Deborah McCarthy, on Saturday March 7th, from 12-4pm, to learn how to make your own handmade decorative box: from top to bottom, including the lid and closure. You'll start by selecting from a variety of decorative handmade papers, courtesy of Paper Connection. Then, you will learn how to plan, measure, cut, and […]
This is a special opportunity to learn traditional Vietnamese papermaking techniques from a pro! For centuries, traditional Vietnamese papermaking communities across the country made handmade paper for spiritual and mundane use. In this workshop, we will learn traditional Vietnamese papermaking techniques using the liềm seo (bamboo woven screen) and khung seo (two-part wooden frame) to […]
Join us on Sunday for a fun, family-friendly event, where you will learn what happens on Children's Day- (May 5th- in Japan) through folding paper. MAY 3rd 2-4:30pm at the Art Annex, 999 Main St., Unit 109, Pawtucket, RI You can pay at the door, just call 401-454-1436 to reserve your spot. $8 for a […]
Ever tried sewing or how about embroidering on paper instead of cloth? Join our local genius-with-a-needle, Molly Smith, to learn how to add original texture and shapes to pretty papers. Attendees will learn embroidery techniques and simple stitches that can be used to create personalized art on paper. All materials provided, including a variety of […]
Join special guest instructor Oded Daniely for a two-day workshop on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th from 10am-4pm, introducing participants to the basics of pulp painting with pigmented fiber and collage using handmade paper. Through demonstration and guided practice, students will explore mark -making, layering, and composition within handmade paper, and create painterly works […]